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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 152.84 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 152.84 and 102.98 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 152.84 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/152.84 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 152.84 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 15,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739.46/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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